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Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary
Key takeaways
- Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday.
- Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy.
- On the other side of the aisle, three candidates — former Gov.
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Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday.
Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from last month shows the incumbent trailing Letlow and Republican John Fleming, who currently serves as the state treasurer.
On the other side of the aisle, three candidates — former Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) aide Nick Albares, consultant Gary Crockett and farmer Jamie Davis — are seeking the Democratic nod.
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